October
Tues, 6: Picture Retake Day for Face to Face Students, morning
Fri, 9: Virtual Day for All Students
Fri, 9: Picture Retake Day for Distance Learning Students, 10-2
Mon, 12: Virtual Day for All Students
Mon, 12: Picture Retake Day for Distance Learning Students, 10-2
Mon, 19: Semester 2 Change Request Opens (info to come)
Fri, 23: Semester 2 Change Request Closes
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Happy October, this weather sure is starting to feel like fall! If you watched Dr. Deklotz’s weekly update last week, she mentioned the upcoming October virtual days. I have a bit more detail for you about those days. All students, both face to face and distance, will be engaged in distance learning on October 9th and October 12. Teachers will not be meeting with students synchronously (via live meetings), however work will be provided for your child(ren) to complete at home. October 9th and 12th are student learning days and attendance will be determined by student work completion and participation in the activities provided by the teachers. 3rd-5th graders will be coming home with their Chromebooks on October 8; their devices should be brought back on October 13 (device and charger, please). Please review the KMSD Chromebook checkout /participation agreement as well as the link to our website to enter a technology help ticket if devices are sent home. Your child(ren)’s teacher(s) will be sharing more information about these days in the near future.
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Cushing News & Announcements |
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Tell Us Something Good!
As a school, we continue to learn and grow with/from each other every day! We want to hear your September celebrations, successes, and any shout outs you have for Cushing. If you would like to share celebrations with us, please consider completing this form. Responses are confidential unless you include your name in your shout out/celebration and will be shared with staff when relevant.
Carline - Genesee St.
We seem to have gotten in a good flow and are used to our new carline pick up patterns here at Cushing. A friendly reminder to those who use the Genesee St. line; please be sure to loop around the first parking lot rather than immediately turning left into the carline upon entering the parking lot. This helps to ensure spacing and is mindful of safety procedures.
All School Book Club
We are one month into our school-wide book club around the book, “The World According to Humphrey”. Students have been reading this text as a school and discussing as classes, completing some related learning experiences as well as making videos for the rest of the school to watch highlighting our very own “Humphrey.” Here is an example of one of those videos!
Dress for Outdoor Class
Just a reminder that classes will go outside whenever possible. Music and Gym classes are held outdoors as long as it’s not raining. As the weather starts to get cooler, please be sure you are sending your child to school with warm, outdoor gear (warm jacket/rain jacket, long pants depending on the forecast). Outdoor learning is more enjoyable when they are properly dressed.
KM Lunch Program
For Distance-Learning families interested in signing up for meals from KMSD, please fill out the meal order form. Families will need to sign up for meals each week. Meals are picked up by the HS auditorium on Mondays from 8:00-9:30.
School Picture Retake Day - Tuesday, October 6
Empire Photography will be back at Cushing on Tuesday, October 6th for our Face-to-Face Students who would like their picture retaken. Pictures will be taken in the morning and we will do our best to have them done before recess!
If you would like your learner(s) to have their picture retaken, please let their teacher and Mrs. Mirek (secretaryce@kmsd.edu) know.
School Picture Retakes for Distance Learning Students
Empire Photography is offering picture make-up days for our Distance Learning families. If you need a retake or have not been photographed yet this year, pictures will be taken at the Brandybrook Community Center on Friday, October 9th, 10 am – 2 pm and Monday, October 12th, 10 am – 2 pm. Families will need to SIGN UP HERE for a time slot prior to arriving.
Click HERE for more information.
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Applications for Holiday Assistance
Applications for assistance through Christmas Clearing Council will be taken until Monday, November 16th. The Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County is a community organization that promotes and coordinates assistance to families in need during the holiday season. The organization matches families in need with individuals, families, or organizations that are willing to help on a one-to-one basis.
New this year:
Information and applications are available online! Please use the following link if you would like to learn more about the program or if you are interested in applying:
Questions? Please contact Beth Heine- Cushing School Counselor at heinee@kmsd.edu
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Cushing Family Directory 2020-21
Please take a moment to fill in your pertinent information for this year’s Cushing PTO's Family Directory.
The Cushing Family Directory is offered by the PTO each year as a convenience to share contact information with other Cushing families. To participate in the 2020-21 Cushing Family Directory, you MUST complete a form for EACH of your children attending Cushing, as the KM District does NOT share your information with the PTO. Also, your information is not carried over from year to year.
Cushing Spirit Wear-sale extended until TODAY, October 2nd
Fridays are spirit wear days at Cushing. Wear your school colors or Cushing spirit wear proudly. Spirit wear will be available for purchase through today, October 2nd. Click here to order today! Please note, upon ordering you may choose to have your order shipped to Cushing, or directly to your home address. Let’s shine like stars this year!
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Decathlon
The Decathlon is on! We are VERY EXCITED to announce the decathlon will be held via gym class at the end of October! This highly anticipated annual event is a staple for Cushing stars and staff. Mr. Cuda is sure to make this favorite event unforgettable! All students (F2F and virtual) will receive a Decathlon 2020 T-Shirt.
How Can You Help this Year?
Be A Sponsor-- (or know someone who may be interested?) Sponsorship opportunities are available, starting at $150. Sponsors will be recognized in all Decathlon web communication and on the Decathlon 2020 T-shirt.
Donate Online—Go to www.kmsd.edu/cushingdecathlon and give today or create an individual or family fundraising page to reach out to family and friends.
THANK YOU to our early sponsors!
GOLD Sponsors ($1000): Rundle-Spence, Rob Miller Homes, Diedrick Family
SILVER Sponsors ($500): Digitek Digital, DeLuca & Hartman Construction Inc.
DeLuca&Hartman, Katie Lephardt Design, Dr. Michelle Kelly-Delafield Family Dental, Kreitzer Family, Quinn V’s Oma and Papa, McKitrick Family, Knab Family
BRONZE Sponsors ($150): Adams Family, Artis Family, JJ Hausmann@Lake Country Listings, Katie Andrew PT, Vosburg Family, Winchell Family
Dine for Cushing-Mod Pizza Oconomowoc, Thursday October, 8th
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Take a night off from cooking, and dine for Cushing. This dine for Cushing works a bit differently. You do not need a flyer. However, please RSVP here. We need 50 people to sign up in advance, and Mod Pizza Oconomowoc will donate 20% of sales back to your Cushing PTO. If you order in person, let Mod pizza know you are dining for Cushing. A code to use for Online Orders can be found in the link, as well.
Memory Book 2019-2020
If you missed the chance to order your 2019-2020 Memory Book, you are in luck! The PTO and Cushing have a few extra copies! Together we were able to capture some precious moments both in school and during distance learning. Please contact Kelly Jarvis, sunnysilver@yahoo.com if you'd like more information.
Youth Cushing Mask Fundraiser
An update regarding youth mask replacements:
For those of you who ordered youth masks via the KM/Cushing mask fundraiser sale, please stay tuned as you will be receiving a larger youth mask in the weeks to come.
City Tins
Thanks to everyone who supported Cushing and our local businesses with the City Tins fundraiser last year. City Tins will not be offered for 2021 but will come back in 2022. Please note that the expiration for your 2020 City Tins coasters for Lake Country has been extended from December 31, 2020, to April 30, 2021.
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KM Community Education provides recreational and educational opportunities for families. Please be sure to visit the website often for updates and new programs. For program information and registration forms, visit www.kmsd.edu/communityed.
Wisconsin Conservatory Music Lessons
Having performed at Carnegie Hall, with our hometown Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, & more - exceptional Wisconsin Conservatory of Music teachers are now available to help you & your family take your playing to the next level!
Sign-up today for a special New Student Online Lesson Discount - just $190 for six virtual lessons. Semester discounts are also available, offered in partnership with KM Community Education. Hurry - schedules are filling up for cello, guitar, percussion, trumpet, piano, string bass, violin, & more.
» Registration & Info: wcmusic.org/kettle-moraine | (414) 276-5760
KM Boys Basketball Club Tryouts - 6th grade Update
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Community Events and Flyers |
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Events/opportunities listed on our Community Flyers page are not endorsed by the Kettle Moraine School District. They have been approved for electronic sharing. Visit www.kmsd.edu/communityflyers to see the full list of current flyers.
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227 Genesee Street | Delafield, WI 53018 | 262-646-6700
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